SFL/METU April, 2012

Dept. of B.E.
Testing Office A Time: 20 mins.

Pop-Quiz 213
INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Mark the choice that follows most logically.

1. While in the 1900s, cancer was nearly always fatal, i.e., deadly, by the 1930s, one out of five
cancer patients had been saved. By 1975, treatment had become successful in one out of every
three cancer patients. _______________.
a) New evidence suggests that the highest risk for lung cancer occurs in people who smoke
b) Today, doctors believe that half of all cancer patients can be saved if present knowledge is
applied in time
c) Rehabilitation of cancer patients has become an important new concern for social workers,
and it aims at helping patients lead a normal life
d) In fact, everyone knows that cancer refers to a group of over 100 different diseases

2. Technology sometimes helps people improve their relationships with others. ________________.
They also enable people to reconnect with old friends and classmates.
a) On the other hand, Facebook is a more popular social networking site than Twitter
b) For instance, social networking sites help us stay in touch with friends and family who live far away
c) Because of the autonomy the virtual world provides, individuals may create an imaginary
person and can pretend to be him / her
d) However, people can protect their privacy by putting up fake names, addresses or birth dates
to prevent such sites from selling their personal information
3. Italy is a country rich in fountains, and the fountains of Rome are world famous.
______________. It was built in the time of Pope Clement XII, around the middle of the 18th
century. The fountain and the place behind it are a good example of Baroque-style architecture,
giving a feeling of magnificence, movement and excitement.
a) The city of Rome has been the capital of Italy since it was founded thousands of years ago
b) A statue of Neptune in the fountain is surrounded by numerous other figures
c) The style is particularly effective for fountains because of the moving water
d) Fontana di Trevi is one of the most impressive and famous fountains in the city
4. Homeschooled children do not remain behind, limited or disadvantaged in any way compared to
their traditionally-schooled peers. _______________ .
a) Similarly, these youngsters study their subjects in depth and learn from apprenticeship, work
experience and travel
b) By contrast, homeschooled children meet and socialize with other children in their own
neighborhoods
c) On the contrary, homeschoolers consistently outperform their schooled peers on standardized tests
d) However, studies have shown that homeschoolers have a more positive self-image and higher
self-esteem than their schooled peers
5. Ski helmets were not readily accepted by winter sports enthusiasts as they claimed that they
would interfere with one’s vision and sense of hearing. Nonetheless, ___________________.
a) various studies have proven that the use of helmets can greatly reduce severe cases of head injury
b) about 60% of the participants refuse to wear helmets when participating in winter sports activities
c) there are some elements that may affect the helmet’s protective properties, such as the material used
d) helmets are protective pieces of equipment specifically designed for winter sports like skiing
and snowboarding
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6. Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will cause cancer or other serious health
hazards. Over the past 15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the
biological effects of the radiofrequency energy (RF) emitted by cell phones. Whereas some
researchers have reported biological changes associated with RF energy, ______________.
a) most of them have failed to show an association between exposure to RF and health problems
b) some of them revealed that RF energy permanently damaged biological tissues, including DNA
c) some have successfully proven that exposure to low levels of RF produces negative health effects
d) others have reported an increased risk of developing cancer in people who are exposed to RF
7. Some extreme sports include skydiving, snowboarding and cliff-jumping. They are all considered
extreme because of the ever-present element of danger. In skydiving, for instance, there are
always the fear of heights and the possibility of parachute malfunction. _________________.
Cliff-jumping can also be considered extreme because there is no real safety net.
a) Consequently, while people have survived skydiving accidents, it is usually not without serious injury
b) For instance, some extreme sports combine the techniques and physical skills of two or more
sports, such as skydiving and snowboarding
c) In the meantime, extreme sports test the physical limits of those who take part in them
d) Likewise, snowboarding is extreme because it requires the use of steep slopes and mountains
to work effectively

8. Technology can make life easier in developing countries, but it needs to be technology of another kind
because the needs in such countries, where most people do not even have electricity, are very different.
What they need is technology which is appropriate for their situations. That is, ______________ .
a) appropriate technology means types of technology that use materials available in the local area
b) they need technology that will help them meet their basic needs for food, water, clothes,
health services and ways to make a living
c) although the technology involves simple, easy-to use and repair designs, it is based on
sophisticated 20th-century technologies
d) an appropriate technology should be affordable and easy to maintain

9. ___________________. In addition to improving the overall health of the patients, aerobic

exercise reduces their fatigue and improves their strength and mood. Stretching exercises also
help reduce stiffness and increase their mobility.
a) Exercise offers several benefits for people who suffer from multiple sclerosis
b) Aerobic exercise enhances the growth of nerve cells in patients with multiple sclerosis
c) The type of exercise that works best depends on the symptoms of the disease, fitness level and
overall health of the patient
d) Exercise can help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but certain precautions should be
taken so that an exercise program is successful

10. Many social, economic and political factors have contributed to the global spread of alcohol and
other drugs. In the 19th century, drugs tended to be available only where they were produced.
_______________ . Alcohol and other drugs, too, can now be transported to distant places.
a) Although alcohol, tobacco and other drugs differ in many respects, they share important
characteristics
b) Nonetheless, the use of alcohol and drugs is causing widespread health and social problems
in many countries
c) However, the growth of transportation, tourism and communication has made it possible to
transport goods and people quickly to any part of the world
d) In addition, alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance, and it is available in all
but a few countries with strict religious prohibitions
SFL/METU April 2012
Dept of B.E. Time: 20 mins.
Testing Office
Pop-Quiz 213 INTERMEDIATE GROUP
ANSWER KEY
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1. b 6. a
2. b 7. d
3. d 8. b
4. c 9. a
5. a 10. c